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“There is always great craic in Dunworly - atmosphere brilliant though the tides are unpredictable. I'd like to think its one one of the hotspots in cork!!!!!Visit my facebook page if you agree also the waves are different every sometimes they're barrels sometimes they're cutbacks.”
finn burke from IRELAND - 28 Jun 2011
Dunworley Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 5 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.0(1: Dunworley is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.5(1: Dunworley is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Cork. 5: the best break in Cork). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 4.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Dunworley can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Dunworley, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Dunworley are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Dunworley is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Dunworley requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Dunworley for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Dunworley is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Dunworley is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 1.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Dunworley, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Dunworley where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Dunworley is a nice view from were my holiday house is. I love Dunworley and there are lots of surfers in Dunworley. I go there every day it is great fun waves most of the time are huge some days are about only five foot.”
jack from IRELAND - 01 Sep 2010
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